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Truck driver blames brake failure for underpass pile-up
Truck driver blames brake failure for underpass pile-up
Tuesday 23 September 2025 04:49 PM
PHUKET: Thirteen vehicles were damaged and three people injured when a truck reportedly suffered a brake failure and crashed into traffic inside the Darasamut Underpass in Wichit at about midday today (Sept 23).
Phuket splashing B100mn a day on fuel, with most burned in traffic
Phuket splashing B100mn a day on fuel, with most burned in traffic
Sunday 21 September 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket motorists are burning through more than 1 million litres of fuel every day, and that number is only going to get higher, the Chief of the Ministry of Energy Phuket office has warned.
Foreigner crashes into motorcycle showroom while riding against traffic
Foreigner crashes into motorcycle showroom while riding against traffic
Wednesday 17 September 2025 11:44 AM
PHUKET: CCTV footage of a foreign man riding a motorcycle against traffic and crashing into the steps in front of a motorcycle showroom has gone viral after being shared online.
New road behind Wat Tha Reua officially opens
New road behind Wat Tha Reua officially opens
Monday 15 September 2025 09:41 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat officially has opened the newly expanded road behind Wat Tha Reua, south of the Heroines Monument, marking the completion of a long-awaited project to ease congestion on Thepkrasattri Rd and improve safety for motorists.
Patong Police tackle tuk-tuks illegal parking
Patong Police tackle tuk-tuks illegal parking
Saturday 13 September 2025 01:30 PM
PHUKET: Patong Police have launched a campaign to deal with illegal parking by tuk-tuks and taxis along Patong’s busy roads, where the drivers routinely stop in red-and-white no-parking zones and obstruct traffic.
Phuket U-turns get life-saving Rotary, ‘Safer Roads’ boost
Phuket U-turns get life-saving Rotary, ‘Safer Roads’ boost
Thursday 11 September 2025 05:32 PM
PHUKET: A road safety initiative spearheaded by the Rotary District 3330 and Patong Rotary Club working with the UK-based Safer Roads Foundation (SRF) has delivered dramatic improvements on Phuket’s busiest highway, cutting fatalities to zero in its trial area and slashing travel times.
Woman killed as ice truck swerves in Thalang
Woman killed as ice truck swerves in Thalang
Wednesday 10 September 2025 11:39 AM
PHUKET: A 31-year-old woman was killed when her motorcycle was struck by an ice truck on Thepkasattri Rd in Srisoonthorn, Thalang, this morning (Sept 10).
Green light for AI traffic signals
Green light for AI traffic signals
Monday 8 September 2025 01:11 PM
BANGKOK: For years, Bangkok’s drivers have endured hours stuck in traffic. But a quiet revolution has been underway since February this year, when the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) partnered with Google on Project Green Light.
Patong Mayor pushes to improve roads, footpaths
Patong Mayor pushes to improve roads, footpaths
Sunday 7 September 2025 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Patong Mayor Lalita Maneesri is stepping up efforts to improve local infrastructure, leading field visits this week to monitor upgrades to key roads in the popular tourist town.
Vicious Cycle: Lack of budget, planning leaves Phuket trapped in crisis
Vicious Cycle: Lack of budget, planning leaves Phuket trapped in crisis
Sunday 7 September 2025 09:00 AM
Phuket’s chronic lack of budget allocation and utilisation for infrastructure is trapping the island in a ‘vicious cycle’ that threatens both its residents’ quality of life and its standing as a world-class tourist destination, warns Associate Professor Dr Chayanon Phucharoen of Prince of Songkla University Phuket campus.
Cabinet approves new financing model for Patong Tunnel
Cabinet approves new financing model for Patong Tunnel
Wednesday 3 September 2025 12:15 PM
PHUKET: The Cabinet has approved changes to the investment model for the long-delayed Phuket Expressway Project, giving the green light for the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) to directly undertake construction of the Kathu–Patong section, better known as the Patong Tunnel, at a cost of nearly B11 billion.
Motorcycle taxi driver killed in crash on Patong hill
Motorcycle taxi driver killed in crash on Patong hill
Saturday 30 August 2025 10:31 AM
PHUKET: A motorcycle taxi driver was killed in a collision involving a passenger van and a pickup truck on the road over Patong Hill last night (Aug 29).
Officials review progress on stalled Phuket traffic and transport projects
Officials review progress on stalled Phuket traffic and transport projects
Monday 25 August 2025 11:48 AM
PHUKET: Provincial officials on Friday (Aug 22) reviewed progress on several major traffic and transport projects still pending in Phuket, as the island continues to grapple with chronic congestion and delays to long-planned infrastructure works.
Crypto sandbox targets tourists
Crypto sandbox targets tourists
Sunday 24 August 2025 12:30 PM
BANGKOK: The TouristDigiPay sandbox, an 18-month initiative that allows foreign tourists to convert digital assets into baht for domestic spending, is strengthening Thailand's digital economy and positioning the country as a regional leader, according to cryptocurrency exchange operators.
Phuket police launch ‘Safer Road Connect’ digital traffic enforcement
Phuket police launch ‘Safer Road Connect’ digital traffic enforcement
Wednesday 6 August 2025 06:34 PM
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have launched a new digital initiative aimed at reducing road accidents in Phuket through the use of integrated vehicle data and real-time traffic violation monitoring.
Truck driver charged after underpass crash
Truck driver charged after underpass crash
Tuesday 5 August 2025 08:52 AM
PHUKET: Police have charged a truck driver with reckless driving causing injury after a crash in the Darasamut Underpass injured three people and damaged multiple vehicles.
Srisoonthorn Rd B420mn upgrade gets big support
Srisoonthorn Rd B420mn upgrade gets big support
Saturday 2 August 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: A B420 million project to upgrade Srisoonthorn Rd (Route 4025) has gained much public support, Srisoonthorn Mayor Chalermpol Kerdsup has told The Phuket News.
Truck crash at Darasamut Underpass injures three
Truck crash at Darasamut Underpass injures three
Friday 1 August 2025 01:03 PM
PHUKET: Police are investigating a multi-vehicle accident involving a semi-trailer truck at the Darasamut Underpass that left three people injured earlier today (Aug 1). The wreckage has since been cleared and traffic is now flowing freely through the tunnel.
Into the light: Highways Dept to spend B50mn on underpass lighting
Into the light: Highways Dept to spend B50mn on underpass lighting
Sunday 27 July 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: The Phuket Highways Office has confirmed it will install new lights to improve visibility in the Darasamut Underpass, which police have rated the most dangerous underpass for accidents on the island.
Highways Dept moves ahead with new ‘Koh Kaew Flyover’
Highways Dept moves ahead with new ‘Koh Kaew Flyover’
Saturday 26 July 2025 11:00 AM
PHUKET: The final public meeting for a new major road linking Pa Khlok to Kathu via a ‘Koh Kaew Flyover’ was held earlier this week, as the Phuket Highways Department prepares to finalise its feasibility study and submit the project for official approval.

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